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Bruce Schneier: More on the Broad View of Security

Derek Slater — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Schneier on how other fields can contribute to solving security puzzles. (Part of the What Happens Next security predictions series.)

Four Questions On Google App Security

Bill Brenner — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Two members of Google's application security team explain why the future belongs in the computing cloud -- and how Google Apps is dealing with the constant barrage of security threats.

Federal Breach Law? No Time Soon

Joan Goodchild — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Despite the confusing patchwork of today's data breach disclosure laws, attorney Chris Wolf says don't hold your breath for a federal version.

How Shipping Companies Can Fight Pirates

Joan Goodchild — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Pirates in the waters off the coast of Somalia are capturing new vessels almost weekly and asking for large ransom. A pirate expert, and former victim, gives his advice on what companies can do.

What's Your Risk Appetite?

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Hoarding cash? Stifling innovation? Mark Carey of Deloitte & Touche looks at how companies do (or should) think about risk-and-reward decisions in uncertain times. Part of the Security Predictions series.

CPO and CISO: A Comprehensive Approach to Information

Joan Goodchild — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

GE CPO Nuala O'Connor Kelly advocates greater CPO/CISO cooperation to place the right value on information assets. (Part of the Security Predictions series.)

Employee Safety in Global Hotspots

Derek Slater — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

What risks do employees face in a sour global economy? What countries pose a growing threat of kidnapping for ransom? Is Columbia safer than Mexico? Insights from a former FBI hostage negotiator.

Dilip Sarangan on Physical Security M&A

Derek Slater — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A Frost & Sullivan analyst predicts IBM, EMC and Cisco will join the usual suspects in aggressively acquiring new physical security technologies. (Part of the What Happens Next security predictions series.)

Gary Hinson on ISO/IEC 27000

Bill Brenner — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

An IT governance specialist tells security pros about forthcoming updates to the influential ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards. (Part of the What Happens Next security predictions series.)

Patrick Lencioni on Leadership

Derek Slater — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A leadership and management guru offers points security should emphasize in uncertain times. (Part of the What Happens Next security predictions series.)

Steve Hunt on the Physical Security Industry

Joan Goodchild — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Steve Hunt predicts a much-needed shift to end-user focus and open architectures for physical security manufacturers and integrators. (Part of the What Happens Next security predictions series.)

How IT Helped Catch the Jewelry Thief

Bill Brenner — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Zale Corp. jewelry store chain is having much better luck catching burglars in real time, thanks to a little help from the IT side of the house. Loss Prevention Manager Dennis Thomas explains how the company built its high-tech command center from scratch.

Chris Hoff on Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Bill Brenner — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Security expert Chris Hoff on how to approach virtualization security, why "the" cloud doesn't exist, and "the giant hamster wheel of pain". (Part of the What Happens Next security predictions series.)

Whit Diffie on Encryption and PKI

Bill Brenner — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Crypto pioneer Diffie on the developments in encryption and the relevance of PKI. (Part of the What Happens Next security predictions series.)

Marcus Ranum on Network Security

Bill Brenner — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Marcus Ranum on how the increasingly complex Web 2.0 universe makes network security an uphill battle, the disappearance of grey hats, and more. (Part of the What Happens Next security predictions series.)